So, I've been reading like a mad man and taking in as much information as possible. Looking at a 7 1/2w x 15l x 16h space with some sound deadening (Second Skin Damplifier Pro) lining the entire case besides over the passive intake and exhaust. Size/Dimension 80x80x25mm Bearing Type Hydro-wave (HWB) Voltage-Rated 12V DC Power-Rated 3.24 W Speed 3450 RPM ( Ultra High out put with RPM sensor ) Air Flow 46.9 CFM Noise 38.2 dBA FBA08A12U1BX - Rexus Corp - Huge selection Panaflo NMB-MAT by Panasonic, Delta, Sunon, Evercool, DC/AC fans 5V, 12V, 24V, 110V, 240V Newegg.com What fans are you using? Do you like them? How's the noise to airflow ratio?
I have been looking at a few others like these, but the fans are over 40dBA, so I am not sure what to expect as far as sound volume. Vantec ? Tornado Case Fan - Double Ball Bearing High Air Flow Case Fan Newegg.com - AeroCool AEROFANS-X X-Blaster 80mm Case Fan SILVERSTONE RL-FM81B 80mm Dual ball bearing CPU Fan with Black Adjustable Fan Controller Silverstone RL-FM81B: Rated Voltage 12 VDC Start Voltage 5 VDC Rated Current 0.45A (Max. 0.50A) Rated Power 5.4W (Max. 6.0W) Speed 1300 ~ 5500rpm Airflow Max. 72.91CFM Static Pressure Max. 13.78mmH2O Noise Level 17dBA at 1300rpm, 48dBA at 5500rpm